Looking at these pictures of the English capital, you immediately want to find yourself there.
On June 23, 2016, more than 30 million Britons voted for the country's withdrawal from the European Union. Many disagree with this decision, but if Britain still insists on its own, let's find out what it so treasures. This article contains pictures of the most interesting corners of the British capital, which are worth a look.
When it comes to the most beautiful place on this side of the Atlantic, London faces fierce competition from continental European cities: Paris and Italian Positano are perhaps more romantic, and the canals of Amsterdam and Venice are more picturesque. The network has a special project Pretty Little London to promote all the most interesting and stylish in the English capital. Tourists coming to London will undoubtedly go to see Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and other attractions, but London is much more. These are colorful houses and a nice tradition of afternoon tea, and much more, much more. We list the most interesting findings of the resource Pretty Little London, to try to prove that London is perhaps the most beautiful city on this side of the ocean.
1. Prince Street, Spitalfields
Princes Street is a popular place for photo shoots and filming, old buildings and a mixture of architectural styles are excellent for historical scenes and dramatic moments. This building was built in the beginning of the XVIII century. and is specially supported in such a somewhat shabby form. The Air Force channel used it to shoot the detective series "Luther".
2. St. James's Park
It is impossible to imagine London without its royal parks. St. James's Park is ideal for Sunday walks, just do not forget to grab some food for ducks and squirrels.
3. Notting Hill Gate
Wander through Notting Hill - and you will see a number of interesting colorful houses painted in pastel colors, and the same shades of old cars parked on the roadside.
4. A room with a view
Sometimes you can find a magnificent view of the city in the most unusual places. For example, this view can be seen from the glassed-in terrace SkyLounge, located on the 12th floor of the Double Tree by Hilton. This is one of the best views of the City and a great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset over the Thames.
5. Trevor Square, Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge is a rich area of London's West End with residential buildings and shops, here is the famous Harrods - a place of shopping for very wealthy customers.
6. Wingate Road
The small street of Wingate Road is a lovely place with houses painted in gentle colors, charming front gardens and quaintly finished front doors.
7. Soho
In the busy Soho district, you will stumble upon the wonderful old shops and specialized shops, such as this store, which, judging by the name, Algerian coffee, and you will find several fashionable alternative clubs in the city.
8. The London Eye
The London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in the UK, its height is 135 meters. Prior to the country's withdrawal from the EU, it was also the highest in Europe. Attraction attracts a huge number of tourists. The wheel can be seen well from the Westminster Bridge. If you are lucky enough to ride, you will undoubtedly appreciate the magnificent view of the Parliament buildings, and in the evening you will admire the sunset.
9. The Schorditch
Shorditch is one of the busiest areas of the East End, here you can see the brightest graffiti in the city.
10. Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge is an area with prestigious real estate, here are the most luxurious and most expensive houses in London. So do not be surprised if, during your walk on Knightsbridge, a racing Italian car worth several hundred thousand pounds suddenly rushes past you.
11. Confectionery-cafe Biscuiteers Boutique and Icing Café
In the area of Notting Hill is located one of the most delicious shops: you will be offered an afternoon tea with gingerbread cooked in the same place. And during the master class you can even make such a gingerbread yourself and become a real gingerbread confectioner.
12. Hampstead
If you want to look at a typical English village, just go to Hampstead, known as the center of culture and underground music. Here is also the largest London park Hampstead Heath. So, if you want to feel yourself outside the city without leaving it, go here.
13. Beldham
It is impossible to imagine London without vintage cars. And when such a car is parked near such a wonderful house, it looks just great.
14. Big Ben
Contrary to the erroneous opinion, Big Ben, or "big Ben", is really not the name of the tower or the clock itself, but the nickname of the huge bell installed in the clock. In 2012, during the celebration of the "diamond anniversary" - the 60th anniversary of Elizabeth II's accession to the throne - the clock tower was renamed in honor of the queen and now bears the name "Elizabeth Tower".
15. View of St. Paul's Cathedral from the south bank of the Thames
A magnificent view of St. Paul's Cathedral opens from the south bank of the Thames. The cathedral is one of the most famous and recognizable symbols of London, and its huge dome defines the outlines of the city for more than 300 years.
16. Flowering of wisteria
This spring Instagram captivated pictures of flowering wisteria. Many Londoners rushed to find the best view for a photo shoot. If you want to make a successful shot of this beautiful plant, go to Kensington or Notting Hill - such a variety of wisteria against the backdrop of bizarre facades you will not see anywhere else.
17. Notting Hill, Portobello Road
Here you will find the most beautiful colorful houses in the city.
18. Fresh flowers
Stands with luxurious colors can be seen in London on every corner. And if you still cope with the temptation to buy a bouquet, then for sure you can not resist not to make a wonderful shot - they look great in Instagram.
19. South Thames Coast
From the Corinthia Hotel you can enjoy the monumental architecture of monochrome white buildings on the south bank of the Thames.
20. Fitzrovia
The Charlotte Street Hotel is located north of bustling Soho in the delightful Fitzrovia area. Its cozy patio and a decent public make the hotel an ideal place for an afternoon cocktail.
21. Hammersmith and Fulham, Wingate Road
The street of Wingate Road, that in the region of Hammersmith and Fulham, seemed to have come out of a fairy tale. Multicolored houses of gentle pastel shades, miniature balconies - all this is amazingly beautiful!
22. Chelsea
To the popular "love door" in Instagram, a queue of those who want to capture this unusual bright pink door with the inscription "LOVE" at the top is forming. And the whole point is that the owners of the house are real creative natures: every weekend they arrange performances, preparing for this extravagant scenery.
23. Westminster
Every self-respecting photographer will necessarily take a picture of the Palace of Westminster from this angle: the arch in this case perfectly frames the majestic Big Ben. The only problem that will have to face is to choose the moment when there will be no tourists nearby, obstructing the view or passing by during the shooting.
24. Elder Street, Spitalfields
In the Spitalfields area of the London East End, you can find so many interesting buildings, and although some of them belong to the Georgian era of the 18th century, they are nevertheless perfectly preserved. If you walk along Elder Street, you will stumble upon this wonderful vintage Morris Minor 1000 in 1960, which always stands in the same place.
25. The Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens is a quiet area of London, famous for its huge number of beautiful flower stands and beautiful houses, as well as the fact that there are royal botanical gardens with the largest collection of living plants in the world.
26. St. James's Park
The oldest of the eight royal parks is visited annually by millions of tourists and Londoners. Around the park are several major attractions, including Buckingham Palace. In the warm season, this magnificent park is simply impossible to miss.
27. Mayfair, Brown Hart Gardens
A wonderful view of the Brown Hart Gardens opens from the hotel Beaumont. This quiet garden, broken on the roof of the electrical substation in Mayfair, a stone's throw from bustling Oxford Street, is great for a break from the city's bustle and snack during lunchtime.
28. Fortnum & Mason
Since its founding in 1707, Fortnum & Mason has been a real treasure of tea, coffee and sweets. Today it is one of the most luxurious shops in the world. To celebrate the release of the new Disney film "Alice in the Looking-Glass", Fortnum & Mason for the first time in its 309-year history changed the design of the windows, allowing them to decorate the store in the style of a fairy tale about Alice. The famous spiral staircase of the shop was covered with hundreds of delightful pink flowers - just right for a great shot.
29. Monument in memory of the Great Fire of London
The monument to the memory of the Great Fire of London in 1666 is interesting in itself: built in 1671-1677 by Christopher Wren and Robert Cook, who restored London after the fire, the monument is a Doric column 61.57 m high, which is by far the tallest freestanding column in the world. Inside there is a spiral staircase, 311 steps of which lead to the observation deck. If you have the strength to climb up, you will not regret - from the view opening to the City, breathtaking.
30. Hotel Beaumont
The building of this hotel in the center of Mayfair, designed in 1926, originally housed a garage. However, the unmatched architecture seemed too elegant for ordinary parking. In 2014, Jeremy King and Chris Corbin used the building to open their first hotel, which became one of the best in London.
31. Peggy Porschen Cakes
This delightful floral arch is crowned by the entrance to the Peggy Porschen Cafe, located in the prestigious area of Belgravia. Having founded the company in 2003, Peggy creates exclusive cakes for wedding, cocktail parties and birthdays, among her clients there are many English and American celebrities. In 2010, she opened a cafe, and now everyone can enjoy excellent pastries by tasting a cake or a slice of cake with branded flavored tea.
32. Primrose Hill
The area of Primrose Hill is located around the eponymous hill 65 m high on the north side of Regent's Park. It's nice to walk around on a nice Sunday afternoon and admire the wonderful colorful houses.
33. Ritz
The majestic Ritz is on the lively Piccadilly Circus and is one of London's oldest and most chic hotels.
34. English breakfast
There is nothing more British than a hearty English breakfast with an obligatory cup of real English tea.
35. Hotel Connaught
Connaught Hotel is nestled in a quiet corner in the heart of Mayfair at the top of luxurious Mount Street - one of the most exciting fashionable areas of the city.